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Chester Time Capsule Holds Key to Church Reconstruction
A time capsule from July 11, 1895 could help reconstruct parts of the Third Presbyterian Church in Chester, writes Colin Ainsworth for the Daily Times. The capsule, laid in the church’s cornerstone, was recently unearthed after 126 years. The artifacts were water damaged and have been sent to the Conservation Center for Art & Historic…
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Harrah’s Casino in Chester to Lose 563 Slot Machines in Layout Redesign
Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino in Chester plans to remove 563 slot machines from its gaming floor, writes Gary Rotstein for pennbets.com. It’s already received permission from The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB). It’s an unusual request, but Harrah’s is confident it can remove the machines without loss of revenue. The number of slots will drop at…
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Widener University President Stepping Down Next Summer to Work at Penn
The president of Widener University in Chester is retiring next June after six years with the university, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Julie E. Wollman, 61, of Philadelphia will join the University of Pennsylvania where she will help prepare future college leaders. “It has been an honor and a privilege to serve as…
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Chester Man Named 2020 Shore Sailor of the Year for Submarine Support Work
A Chester man is the 2020 Shore Sailor of the Year, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The commander of Submarine Force Atlantic declared Torpedoman’s Mate 1st class Raymond Gates the winner. Gates is assigned to the Naval Submarine Support Facility, Regional Support Group in Groton, Conn. He is the top choice among three…
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Philadelphia Union’s Jim Curtin Gets 2-Year Contract Extension
Philadelphia Union manager Jim Curtin now has a two-year extension on his contract, through the 2023 season, writes Jonathan Tannenwald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Curtin, 41, has been managing the team since June 2014. He moved into the position on an interim basis after serving as assistant coach for the previous year and a half.…
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Profits Way Up for Medical Marijuana Companies in Delaware County
Delaware County is part of a lucrative medical marijuana market in Pennsylvania with its three marijuana dispensaries and one grower/processor. That number will only grow with Pennsylvania medical marijuana sales projected to reach $3 billion annually, writes Alex Rose for the Daily Times. Two dispensaries, the Healing Research Center and Verilife, are both in Chester.…
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Chester Man Joins Lifelong Friend to Open Eclectic Furniture Store in North Philly
Two lifelong friends, one from Chester, one from Germantown, have opened a unique furniture store in North Philadelphia, writes Eric Moody for 6abc.com. The store, The Modern Republic, specializes in midcentury modern furniture. It is the culmination of four decades of appreciating art and fashion. Steven Brown of Chester and Kenya Abdul-Hadl of Germantown had…
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Ruth Bennett Community Farm Grows Food for Those in Need Right in Chester
Keeping food on the table during the pandemic was especially difficult for some of the 251 families at the Ruth L. Bennett Homes in Chester, so a community farm was created. The Benett homes are the largest federally subsidized public housing development in Chester. The Ruth Bennett Community Farm helps feed them and others in…
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SCORE Award Winner: Chester Community Improvement Project
Each year SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties recognizes owners and entrepreneurs that have demonstrated unique vision, innovation, and achievement in support of their local economy and small business community. On Thursday, June 10, at noon, SCORE presents a one-hour virtual event to honor its 2021 Small Business Achievement Award winners. Learn how they were able to…
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In Delaware County These Days, Everyone’s a Star, Even Harrah’s
Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino and Racetrack (in Chester) has been referred to or made cameo appearances in, notable productions of late, like Mare of Easttown on HBO and Concrete Cowboy on Netflix, writes Kevin Shelly for playpennsylvania.com. It is, according to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, the first reference on film to any Pennsylvania casino. Harrah’s…
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Philadelphia Union Gets All of Its Subaru Stadium Fans Back on June 23
Subaru Park in Chester, home to the Philadelphia Union, will open to full capacity on Wednesday, June 23, reports fox29.com. “Philadelphia Union fans are the backbone of this organization and we cannot wait to welcome back all fans and the electricity they bring,” said Philadelphia Union President Tim McDermott. Health safety protocols will be in…
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Subaru Park: Keeping a Giant Cheesesteak’s Worth of Trash Out of Local Landfills
Subaru of America will be diverting trash from Subaru Park in Chester equal in weight to a Philadelphia cheesesteak that’s 19 miles high and 50 miles wide, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. That’s a lot of trash. Philadelphia Union is partnering with Subaru to create the first “zero-landfill” stadium in Major League Soccer.…
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Widener University: Focus on Student Experience, Growth, Not Mergers
Widener University is preparing for its first in-person semester in more than a year by enhancing the student experience, writes Kennedy Rose for Philadelphia Business Journal. The preparation comes as many universities deal with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on student retention and finances. Several have considered merging with other universities to survive. That…
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‘Everyday Hero’ Kenny Covert Works on Behalf of Chester’s Community
Kenny Covert is working tirelessly to bring transparency and accountability to the local government and school district, and to make the Chester community a better place, writes the staff of Main Line Today. The magazine is recognizing “10 Everyday Heroes Making an Indelible Impact on Our Region”. Covert made the cut. “I’m involved in…
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President Joe Biden Goes to Chester Business to Launch Rescue Plan Campaign Tour
President Joe Biden came to Chester first to start his national information tour about his economic relief plan, writes Julia Terruso for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Biden stopped at Smith Flooring, a Black-owned business in Chester Tuesday afternoon, meeting with owners Kristen and James Smith, and with Democratic elected officials. The Smiths started their flooring company…
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Commodore S. Harris Jr., Chester Police Force Veteran and ‘Public Serviceman’, Died Feb. 22
Commodore S. Harris Jr., 76, of Chester, a 30-year veteran of the Chester Police Department, died Feb. 22, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Born and raised in Chester, Mr. Harris was a relentless advocate for the youth and disadvantaged of Chester. He served as former lead pastor at First Faith Baptist Church, and…
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The Impact of a Supportive Educator Shapes the Work of April Thomas at The Lincoln Center
April Thomas learned early in fifth grade how much students benefit from a caring, supportive educator. She carried that lesson with her into her role today as Chief Schools Officer at The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth (TLC), a nonprofit that provides alternative education, coaching and counseling to individuals and families in the Greater…
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Comcast pours $1M into Chester to Build Business Broadband Services
Comcast Business is investing $1 million to install 2.5 miles of broadband infrastructure along the city’s Avenue of the States for businesses there, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. “Focusing on the redevelopment of Chester was on the forefront of our minds,” said Stephanie Kosta, Comcast’s vice president of government affairs. “Chester has…
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